This December, The Flamenco Nutcrackerreturns to the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center for its fourth year! Celebrate the season with this unique twist on the holiday classic in an unforgettable evening filled with the passion of Flamenco. Follow the clicking castanets of the Sugar Plum Fairy as she leads us into an enchanted winter wonderland. Direct from Spain, guest dancer Manuel Gutierrez dazzles with his powerful footwork and commanding stage presence in the role of the Matador Prince. The original Tchaikovsky score is woven with the music of Spain and the hispanic diaspora in an original score performed live. Join us for a magical holiday celebration like no other in this family friendly performance.
Run Time: 65 min. No intermission. A show for all ages
The Flamenco Nutcracker features guest dancer from Spain, Manuel Gutierrez (dance, choreography), Studio K Flamenco Artistic Director Kerensa DeMars (dance, choreography, artistic direction) and the Studio K Company Dancers with music by two Wisconsin Conservatory of Music faculty: Guitar Chair Marija Temo (guitar, vocals, musical direction) and pianist Heinzel Kunsmann joined by percussionist Andy Miller, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee faculty, and music director of the dance department.Celebrate the season with an unforgettable evening at this family friendly performance.
The Flamenco Nutcracker returns this December! Join us for a magical holiday event filled with the beauty and passion of Flamenco dance. Follow the clicking castanets of the Sugar Plum Fairy as she leads us into an enchanted winter wonderland. Guest dancer Manuel Gutierrez dazzles with his powerful footwork and commanding stage presence. Award winning flamenco guitarist Marija Temo performs her original score live accompanied by percussionist Mitch Shiner and pianist Heinzel Kunsman. Celebrate the season with an unforgettable evening at this family friendly performance directed by Kerensa DeMars.
Performance date:
Sat., December 4th, 2021
2pm and 7pm Central
(Approximate run time 1 hour, no intermission.)
This December, Studio K Flamenco presents The Flamenco Nutcracker an exciting new twist on the beloved holiday classic. Celebrate the season with an unforgettable evening filled with the beauty and passion of Flamenco dance. Follow the Matador Prince as he charges into the enchanted forest filled with intoxicating rhythms, colorful costumes and clicking castanets.
Guest dancer Manuel Gutierrez dazzles with his powerful footwork and commanding stage presence. Award winning flamenco guitarist Marija Temo performs her original score live with pianist, Joseph Hauer and percussionist, Mitch Shiner. Join us for a magical holiday celebration like no other in this family friendly performance directed by internationally acclaimed choreographer Kerensa DeMars.
